# Paul Dobransky

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American psychiatrist (1967-)

"Dr. Paul" redirects here. For the physician and U.S. congressman, see [Ron Paul](/source/Ron_Paul).

Dr. Paul Dobransky Born (1967-09-30) September 30, 1967 (age 58) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US Alma mater University of Pittsburgh (BS, MD) Known for Relationship theory, character development, PTSD, and human courtship theory Scientific career Fields Psychiatry, Television personality, radio personality, author, speaker, Institutions Fox New National, NBC' nightline

**Paul Alexander Dobransky** (born September 30, 1967), also known as **Dr. Paul**, is an American physician, book author, psychiatrist, television and radio personality, magazine writer, speaker, and CEO of several websites.[1]

## Personal life and education

Dobransky was born in [Pittsburgh](/source/Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania and is currently living in New York City, New York.[2]

After obtaining a [BS](/source/Bachelor_of_Science) in Chemistry from the [University of Pittsburgh](/source/University_of_Pittsburgh), he went to the [University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine](/source/University_of_Pittsburgh_School_of_Medicine) where he received an [MD](/source/Doctor_of_Medicine) degree in 1993.[3] Dobransky performed his internship in [Internal Medicine](/source/Internal_Medicine) at [Western Pennsylvania Hospital](/source/Western_Pennsylvania_Hospital) (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). While doing his residency in [Anesthesiology](/source/Anesthesiology) at [Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh](/source/Mercy_Hospital_(Pittsburgh)), he decided to switch and instead did his residency in [Psychiatry](/source/Psychiatry) at the [University of Colorado Health Sciences Center](/source/University_of_Colorado_Health_Sciences_Center) (Denver, Colorado).[3][4] Dobransky is a certified psychiatrist since 2001.[5]

## Career

Dobransky delivers seminars on dating and relationships to men and women in Chicago, Montreal, and London, and seminars using Mind OS[6][7] (a synthesis of the disciplines of [psychology](/source/Psychology)) to instruct on character maturity, personal growth, communication, decision-making and team-building, as well as gender communication.[2] He has appeared on television programs including *[The Bachelor](/source/The_Bachelor_(US_TV_series))*, NBC's *Nightline*, *[Anderson Cooper 360°](/source/Anderson_Cooper_360%C2%B0)*, and [Fox News](/source/Fox_News).

He also owns a personality temperament diagram used to analyze social and person interaction called King Warrior Magician Lover (KMWL) as well as streaming podcasts for NBC on sex, dating, and relationships.[8][9]

Dobransky has been a guest speaker in several programs by David DeAngelo, and appeared in numerous television journalism programs (CNN, Fox News National, NBC's Nightline),[10] on radio (currently he is a weekly guest on a syndicated radio show, 2nd Shift, with host Alan Kabel), and print media, including the magazines *Maxim*, *Men's Health*, *Men's Fitness*, *Men's Journal*, *Cosmopolitan*, *Marie Claire*, *First For Women*, *Women's Health*, *Self*, and *Psychology Today*.[2][11]

## Books

- *The Power of Female Friendship* (2008) [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-452-28943-7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-452-28943-7)

- *The Secret Psychology of How We Fall in Love* (2007) [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-452-28818-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-452-28818-8)

- *The Tortoise and Hare Quit the Rat Race: Fulfillment Through Brief Solution-Focused Psychoanalysis* (2003) [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-4107-1762-7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-4107-1762-7)

- *Bathsheba* (2005) [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-4208-2423-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-4208-2423-0)

- *Get Your Send On* (eBook)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Paul Dobransky, Bio"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130927183722/http://www.in.com/paul-dobransky/biography-342962.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.in.com/paul-dobransky/biography-342962.html) on September 27, 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Women's_Happiness.com_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Women's_Happiness.com_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Women's_Happiness.com_2-2) Dobransky, Paul. ["Quick examination of Psychiatrist's prolific resume and various blog appearances"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120323235815/http://www.womenshappiness.com/presskit/professionalbio.php). Women's Happiness. Archived from [the original](http://www.womenshappiness.com/presskit/professionalbio.php) on March 23, 2012. Retrieved July 20, 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Pitt_Med_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Pitt_Med_3-1) [Pitt Med magazine, August 2003: Second Opinion - 'Be Brave, He Said'](https://www.pittmed.health.pitt.edu/aug_2003/PMED.pdf) - website of [Pitt Med magazine](/source/Pitt_Med_magazine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [Paul A. Dobransky, MD](https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/colorado/clinicians/paul-dobransky-9711106) - website of [Kaiser Permanente](/source/Kaiser_Permanente)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** [ABMS Board Certification: Paul Alexander Dobransky'](https://www.certificationmatters.org/practitioner/?pid=713777&ped=MnI5MTQxbEpuVUNhOFF1R3Q3NjA1M1FhMDhLRUhsVUJEREp6Z3BuUW1qaz0&qs=ZHNlYXJjaD0xJmxuYW1lPURvYnJhbnNreSZmbmFtZT1QYXVsJnN0YXRlPSZzcGVjaWFsdHk9) - website of the [American Board of Medical Specialties](/source/American_Board_of_Medical_Specialties)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-datingskillsreview_6-0)** ["Dating Coaches, Dr. Paul Dobransky"](http://www.datingskillsreview.com/dr-paul-dobransky/). datingskillsreview.com. Retrieved September 26, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-in.com_7-0)** Dobransky, Paul. ["Celebrity Profile, Paul Dobransky"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130927183719/http://www.in.com/paul-dobransky/profile-342962.html). In.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.in.com/paul-dobransky/profile-342962.html) on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 26, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Psychologytoday_Biography_of_Psychiatry_Experts_8-0)** Dobransky, Paul. ["Bloggers Biography"](http://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/paul-dobransky-md). Psychologytoday. Retrieved July 20, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Dobransky_uses_a_form_of_hypnosis_used_on_trauma_patients_9-0)** ["Dr. Paul uses a toughened relationship therapy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110810144901/http://www.menshealth.com/coolestjobs/paul-dobransky/paul-dobransky2.php). Men's Health.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.menshealth.com/coolestjobs/paul-dobransky/paul-dobransky2.php) on August 10, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Analyzing Haggard's interview"](http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/30/analyzing-haggards-interview/). Cable News Network. Retrieved January 30, 2009.{{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["List of Books by Paul Dobransky"](http://www.paperbackswap.com/Paul-Dobransky/author/). PaperBackSwap.com. Retrieved September 26, 2013.

## External links

- ["Psychology Today"](http://psychiatrists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Paul_Dobransky_MD_Chicago_Illinois_35205/).

- ["About Dr Paul"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110104200305/http://www.womenshappiness.com/about). Archived from [the original](http://www.womenshappiness.com/about) on January 4, 2011.

- ["Extensive resume involving various appearances on critical news shows, on lince columns, magazines, etc"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110714074406/http://www.menspsychology.com/presskit/mediaresume.php). Archived from [the original](http://www.menspsychology.com/presskit/mediaresume.php) on July 14, 2011.

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